1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE:
Trade name: Endothall
Product Number: E-4505
Manufacturer/Supplier:
LC Laboratories
165 New Boston Street
Woburn, MA 01801 USA
+1-781-937-0777 Fax: +1-781-938-5420
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2. COMPOSITION/DATA ON COMPONENTS:
Chemical Name: 7-Oxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic Acid
Synonyms:
Hazardous Ingredient: Endothall
CAS Registry Number: 145-73-3
Molecular Weight: 186.16
Molecular Formula: C8H10O5
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Hazard Description:
Highly Toxic (USA); Toxic (EU)
Harmful in contact with skin
Toxic if swallowed
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Target organ(s): Liver
Information pertaining to particular dangers
for man and environment:
HMIS Ratings: Health =3 Flammability =0
Reactivity =0
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
After Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to
fresh air; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen; if
breathing stops, give artificial respiration
After skin contact: flush with copious
amounts of water; remove contaminated clothing and shoes;
call a physician
After eye contact: flush with copious
amounts of water; assure adequate flushing by separating
the eyelids with fingers; call a physician
After swallowing: if swallowed, wash out
mouth with copious amounts of water; call a physician
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
Suitable extinguishing agents: water
spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or foam
Protective equipment: wear
self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual fire hazard: may emit toxic
fumes under fire conditions
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Person-related safety
precautions: cordon off area of spill; wear
self-contained breathing apparatus, protective clothing
and heavy rubber gloves
Measures for cleaning/collecting: absorb
solutions with finely-powdered liquid-binding material
(diatomite, universal binders); decontaminate surfaces
and equipment by scrubbing with alcohol; dispose of
contaminated material according to Section 13
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Information for safe handling: avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothing; material may be an
irritant
Storage: store solid and solutions at
-20 ºC
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Personal
protective equipment as follows:
Breathing equipment: NIOSH/MSHA-approved
respirator
Protection of hands: chemical-resistant rubber
gloves
Eye protection: chemical safety goggles
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